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Where is a water hammer developed?

(a) Reservoir

(b) Penstock

(c) Turbine blades

(d) Pipe line

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The question is from Water Hammer in Pipes topic in chapter Flow Through Pipes of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct answer is (b) Penstock

The explanation is: Water hammer is developed in a penstock. It is developed due to the reduction in load on the generator. This reduction causes the governor to close the turbine gates and thus creating an increased pressure in the penstock.

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